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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Prince William slammed for praising Kate Middleton's ‘Filipino nurses’: ‘He made their race a focal point’  —  Prince William is being slammed online for praising Kate Middleton's “Filipino nurses,” with social media users stating race is irrelevant.  —  During one of his first public appearances since …
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Simon Perry / People:
Prince William Joins Surprise Guest Tom Cruise at Charity Gala amid Kate Middleton and King's Health Scares
Bethany Saxton / Daily Mail:
Meghan Markle beams as she drives near her $14m Montecito home - hours before Prince Harry returned home after 24hours in London to see cancer-stricken King Charles  — The Duchess of Sussex appeared relaxed while driving around on Wednesday in California  — She is awaiting the return …
Discussion: HELLO!, The Mirror and Cele|bitchy
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Robert Jobson / Daily Mail:
It was a well meaning gesture.  But I'm told Harry ‘took it upon himself’ to fly over... and Charles was left kicking his heels until he arrived  —  It's easy to forget that the bond between King Charles and Harry, his ‘darling boy’, was once a source not just of affection but joy …
Zach Seemayer / Entertainment Tonight:
Sofia Vergara ‘Excited’ About the Future and ‘Not Fazed’ by Ex Joe Manganiello's Girlfriend, Source Says  —  Sofía Vergara Shares Perfect Outlook About Looking for Love (Exclusive)  —  Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira on Returning as ‘Richonne’ in ‘The Walking Dead’ Spinoff (Exclusive)
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Stephanie Soteriou / BuzzFeed News:
Taylor Swift Fell In Love With Joe Alwyn Because He Didn't Care About Her Superstardom, So He Shouldn't Be Punished For It 7 Years Later  —  While Taylor is well within her rights to decide that a low-key love life no longer serves her, Joe certainly isn't a villain for not feeling the same way.
Architectural Digest:
Inside Johnny Galecki's Whimsically Gothic Nashville Mansion  —  The actor tapped AD100 firm Pierce & Ward to remodel the space while finding places for his trove of offbeat ephemera  —  When a friend asked Johnny Galecki to describe the style of the Tennessee home he was renovating …
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Charna Flam / People:
Johnny Galecki Married Morgan Galecki and Quietly Welcomed a Baby Girl
Discussion: The US Sun and FemaleFirst
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr.'s Romance Is ‘Getting Serious’ as They ‘Figure Out Next Steps’ (Exclusive)  —  Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr. are toying with the idea of bringing their relationship into the spotlight, a source exclusively reveals in the latest issue of Us Weekly.
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Stephanie Wenger / People:
Odell Beckham Jr. and Kim Kardashian Are ‘Still Hanging Out,’ but They're in No Rush to Get ‘Serious’ (Exclusive)
Discussion: Just Jared
Drew Weisholtz / TODAY.com:
Donna Kelce texts her sons before each of their games.  Here's what she says  —  Kelce is getting set to watch son Travis try to win consecutive Super Bowls with the Kanas City Chiefs on Sunday.  —  Going to the Super Bowl to cheer on one of her sons is old hat for Donna Kelce, but it certainly doesn't get old.
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TMZ.com:
Britney Spears Claims to Have Made Out with Ben Affleck in Throwback Pic  —  Britney Spears just posted a throwback photo of herself and Ben Affleck from the summer of 1999 — a time during which she claims they locked lips, which is ... random as hell.  —  The pop star threw up a pic of her …
Craig Rosen / Variety:
Mojo Nixon, ‘Elvis Is Everywhere’ Singer, Dies While on Country Music Cruise  —  Mojo Nixon, the alternative musician, actor and DJ, known for the 1987 novelty hit “Elvis Is Everywhere” has died.  He was 66.  —  Nixon, whose real name is Neill Kirby McMillan Jr., was found dead today onboard …
Brian McCollum / Detroit Free Press:
The Spinners' Henry Fambrough, who helped take Detroit group to musical heights, dies at 85  —  The Spinners' Henry Fambrough, whose rich baritone and charismatic stage presence helped lead the Detroit group to musical heights, died Wednesday of natural causes.  He was 85.
Discussion: Rolling Stone and The US Sun
Andrew Whitworth / TMZ.com:
Brett Favre Says He Spoke With Toby Keith Days Before Death, ‘He Was Just Tired’  —  TYSON FURY SAYS HE'S NOT RETIRING, LAYS OUT 5 FIGHT PLAN  —  RAW AND UNCUT  —  MONA SCOTT-YOUNG SUPPORTS ISSA RAE GOING INDIE, SIGN 'O TIMES FOR BLACK TV  —  TOBY KEITH'S MOM JOINED HIM ONSTAGE IN HIS FINAL SHOW BEFORE DEATH
Discussion: Us Weekly
Howell Davies / The Sun:
Skins actress Kaya Scodelario splits from husband Ben Walker after eight years but insist they are ‘the best of friends’  —  HOLLYWOOD star Kaya Scodelario has split from her US actor husband Benjamin Walker after eight years of marriage, The Sun can reveal.
Discussion: Metro, Daily Star, FemaleFirst and Extra
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Zara Woodcock / The Mirror:   Skins star Kaya Scodelario and husband Ben Walker split after eight years together
Harper's BAZAAR:
The New Look: Maisie Williams  —  As the actress graces our screens playing Christian Dior's heroic sister Catherine in a new TV series, she talks to Justine Picardie - on whose book the character is based - about fashion, family and the triumph of love over fear
TMZ.com:
Brett Favre Says He Spoke With Toby Keith Days Before Death, ‘He Was Just Tired’  —  Brett Favre says he was concerned for his good pal Toby Keith in the days leading up to the country music star's death ... telling TMZ Sports that after speaking recently with the musician, he could tell the guy was simply exhausted.
Discussion: People, New York Post and WSMV-TV
TMZ.com:
Arianne Zucker Sues ‘Days Of Our Lives’ Producers, Claims Sexual Harassment  —  ARIANNE ZUCKER SUES ‘DAYS OF OUR LIVES’ PRODUCERS ... Alleges Sexual Harassment  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 482 … 4:32 PM PT — Albert Alarr's attorney, Robert M. Barta tells TMZ ... “As Albert said when Ms. Zucker …
Lacey Rose / The Hollywood Reporter:
Donald Glover and Maya Erskine on Real-Life Marriage, Professional Divorce and When to Walk Away  —  The stars of Amazon's ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ on stepping into the roles that created Brangelina, what really happened with original co-creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge and why they've both changed their tunes on matrimony.
Angel Saunders / People:
Tish Cyrus Details Her ‘Complete Psychological Breakdown’ Before Divorce from Billy Ray Cyrus: ‘I Was Literally Terrified’ (Exclusive)  —  “There were 30 days where I was not eating, sleeping,” she said  —  Tish Cyrus is in a happy place!  —  In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE …
Nicole Mazza / Page Six:
All the celebrities at Chanel 5th Avenue opening: Katie Holmes, Kerry Washington and more  —  1 of 23  —  Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, and Kerry Washington were among the star-studded lineup that attended the Chanel Dinner to celebrate the Fifth Avenue Flagship Boutique Opening on Feb. 7 in New York City.
Discussion: W, Daily Mail and People
Eric Andersson / People:
Robert De Niro Felt ‘Disbelief’ After His Grandson's Overdose Death: 'It Shouldn't Have Happened' (Exclusive)  —  Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, the only child of De Niro's eldest daughter, Drena, died last July in New York City  —  Robert De Niro calls the death of his grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, an “awful” tragedy.
 
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